Om Sid

# Om Sid Dive Site, Dahab

Om Sid is a premier reef diving destination located in Dahab, Sinai, along Egypt’s Red Sea coast in the Gulf of Aqaba. This spectacular site features a dramatic coral-covered reef wall that descends from shallow waters to depths of 40-60 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter a vibrant underwater landscape dominated by colorful soft and hard corals, including table corals, branching acroporas, and sea fans. The marine life is abundant, featuring groupers, jacks, snappers, and schools of fusiliers. Larger pelagic species such as sharks and rays frequently patrol the deeper sections.

The site’s main attraction is its steep wall formation, offering excellent visibility typically ranging from 15-25 meters. The reef structure provides natural swim-throughs and crevices that add exploration interest. Strong currents are common, requiring good buoyancy control and experience.

Om Sid combines accessible shallow reef sections with challenging deep wall diving, making it a versatile site for various skill levels. Its rich biodiversity and impressive geological features make it one of Dahab’s most sought-after diving destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Limnichthys marisrubri Limnichthys marisrubri andrey_ryanskiy

Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus jonigr

Cup Coral Nudibranch Phestilla melanobrachia andrey_ryanskiy

Jayakar's Seahorse Hippocampus jayakari luispb

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi regray

Cadlinella ornatissima Cadlinella ornatissima jakebaldryroberts

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)